Just some things to be aware of when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
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Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, problem free installation e.g. if it's a new installation and not a replacement is there an air vent on the main house sewer pipe that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the regulatory standards that are required for a safe, problem free installation e.g. if it's a new installation and not a replacement is there an air vent on the main house sewer pipe that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health, due to the nature of their work. The risk of contracting either may be something to be aware of, if you do the work yourself
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
If it is legal for you to do it where you are (or if you decide to do it anyway if it's not), here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
Just some things to be aware of when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
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Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, problem free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, problem free installation e.g. if it's a new installation and not a replacement is there an air vent on the main house sewer pipe that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health, due to the nature of their work.
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They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health, due to the nature of their work. The risk of contracting either may be something to be aware of, if you do the work yourself
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
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If it is legal where you are (or if you decide to do it anyway if it's not), here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
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If it is legal for you to do it where you are (or if you decide to do it anyway if it's not), here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
Just some things to be aware of when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
-
Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, trouble free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, problem free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health, due to the nature of their work.
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
If it is legal where you are (or if you decide to do it anyway if it's not), here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
Just some things to be aware of when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, trouble free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health.
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They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health, due to the nature of their work.
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
If it is legal where you are (or if you decide to do it anyway if it's not), here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
Just some things to be aware of when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, trouble free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health.
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
-
If it is legal where you are, here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
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If it is legal where you are (or if you decide to do it anyway if it's not), here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
Just some observations when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
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Just some things to be aware of when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
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The reason being as they know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, trouble free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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Licensed plumbers know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, trouble free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
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Plumbers are required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations as well to safeguard their health.
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They are also required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations to safeguard their health.
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
-
If it is legal here's a [https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|link] that may help
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If it is legal where you are, here's an [link|https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|article] that may help
Hi @johnbruce1,
Just some observations when dealing with plumbing related to toilets.
Check if it is legal in your location for the home owner to do any work associated with replacing/installing toilets. Where I am it is illegal for anyone except licensed plumbers to do this kind of work
The reason being as they know (or should know) all the standards that are required for a safe, trouble free installation e.g. if it's a new installation is there an air vent on the main sewer line that the toilet connects to that is within the required distance from the toilet connection to ensure that the toilet functions correctly when flushing etc.
Plumbers are required to keep up to date with their Hepatitus A and Tetanus vaccinations as well to safeguard their health.
Home insurance companies may query/deny a claim caused by a problem related to the toilet plumbing due to it being installed by an unlicensed person .
If it is legal here's a [https://www.younghouselove.com/how-to-replace-a-toilet/|link] that may help